NHS team honoured
NHS Lanarkshire’s obstetrics and gynaecology multi-disciplinary staff at University Hospital Wishaw were crowned Team of the Year at the annual NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Medical Directorate Awards.
The team was recognised for outstanding achievements and contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training.
Chair of the judging panel, Professor Rowan Parks, said:“Education and training is vitally important in developing and maintaining the skills of Scotland’s healthcare professionals. It’s always a difficult task and a privilege to review the nominations for these awards.
“They all demonstrate innovation, perseverance and a commitment to the highest standards.”
The team – which comprises medical staff, midwives, coordinators, gynaecology nurses, sonographers, pharmacists and allied health professionals – was nominated by Dr Ian Hunter, NHS Lanarkshire director of medical education.
He said:“The team have shown significant effort and commitment to education and have created a department with a broad and encompassing learning ethos with excellent working relationships.”
As well as the NES award, the obstetrics and gynaecology department was recognised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG) as highly commended for training awards last year. One of the team, Dr Evelyn Ferguson, was also runner-up in the RCOG Trainer of the Year.